The story of a deep friendship, lasting from childhood to beyond death, between two very different women--Bette Midler plays C.C. Bloom, a poor but ambitious Jewish girl from the Bronx who goes on to become a famous Broadway star, and Barbara Hershey plays Hillary, an attractive WASP from a wealthy San Francisco family who .. Read more
| Starring | Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray |
|---|---|
| Director | Garry Marshall |
| Genres | Drama |
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The story of a deep friendship, lasting from childhood to beyond death, between two very different women--Bette Midler plays C.C. Bloom, a poor but ambitious Jewish girl from the Bronx who goes on to become a famous Broadway star, and Barbara Hershey plays Hillary, an attractive WASP from a wealthy San Francisco family who starts out with all the advantages in life yet manages to find nothing but disappointment. As they lead their separate lives, they come to realise and later rely on the strength that their friendship provides.
| Starring | Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray, James Read, Lainie Kazan |
|---|---|
| Director | Garry Marshall |
| Studio | WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 58 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 05 May 2003 Production year: 1988 |
| Format | DVD |
A movie about a lifetime friendship between two women makes a refreshing change, especially when it stars powerhouse Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey. They both make the most of their roles as two girls from completely different backgrounds who meet as 11-year-olds and, despite various setbacks, remain friends over the years. Pretty Woman's Garry Marshall directs slickly and Hershey is very appealing as a poor little rich girl, but the movie belongs to the astonishing Midler, playing a brash, selfish singer. This drama is at its best when Midler gives free rein to her character rather than when it slips into schmaltz.
In another age, this sentimental feminist weepie would have been classified as a woman's picture, though Midler's singing gives it a wider appeal.
A truly beautiful and moving story about friendship. The cast is outstanding. A great movie that I strongly recommend. I will definately add it to my DVDs collection. A must-see.
Although I have seen this film many times in the past I couldnt resist puting it on my Tesco DVD list, amazing film, very touching and a wonderful performance from Bette Midler.
Bette's best (10)
